The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

A private real estate developer is allegedly trying to build a high-rise apartment building occupying the house of a martyred family at the city's Mohammadpur area.

Addressing a press conference at Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association yesterday morning, members of the martyred family of 1971 alleged that Happy Homes Ltd, a private real estate developer, was allegedly trying to construct a high-rise apartment building occupying their house at 6/6 Sir Syed Ahmed Road at Mohammadpur.

On behalf of the martyred family, Mostafa Jamil Shibli said Happy Homes Ltd owners, in connivance with his hired goons Yahia Khan Peter, Taj and owner of Ambala Sweets was trying to grab their house forcibly.

"We're not getting necessary cooperation from the local police administration as Mohammadpur Thana is working in favour of the developer," he said.

Drawing attention of the higher authorities of the government, he said Happy Homes Ltd is a black-listed real estate developer of Rajuk.

The press conefrenec was attended by Rahima Sultana and Rokeya Salam, among others.